Hurlstone Park crime statistics
Reporting period: 2025-07 – 2026-06
190 recorded in this period, compared with 160 in the preceding period.
LGA totals use the selected offence categories. Locality counts and population-adjusted LGA rates are different measures.
About Hurlstone Park
Hurlstone Park is a predominantly residential suburb located nine kilometres south-west of the Sydney central business district, within the Canterbury-Bankstown local government area and the 2193 postcode. Spanning the Cooks River valley, the suburb is characterised by its leafy residential streets, Edwardian and Federation-era architecture, and medium-density housing developments along major transit corridors. Recent census data indicates Hurlstone Park has a population of approximately 5,000 residents, reflecting a culturally diverse community with a mix of young families and long-standing households.
Local life centres around a small commercial strip situated along Crinan Street adjacent to the railway station, which features local retail shops, cafes, and essential services. The suburb is well-connected by public transport, featuring the Hurlstone Park railway station on the T3 Bankstown Line, as well as local bus routes. Recreational amenities are anchored by the Cooks River foreshore, which provides extensive parklands, walking trails, and cycling paths, alongside local parks such as Ewen Park that offer dedicated sporting facilities and green spaces.
The area derives its name from Hurlstone, the former estate of John Verge, which was later associated with the Hurlstone Training College (a predecessor to Sydney Teachers College). Originally part of the wider Canterbury district, the suburb experienced significant residential development following the opening of the railway line in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Today, Hurlstone Park retains a distinct historical identity, with several heritage-listed residential buildings and commercial streetscapes that preserve its early suburban architecture.
Recorded offence categories
| Category | Current period | Previous period |
|---|---|---|
| Steal from dwelling | 25 | 7 |
| Fraud | 23 | 25 |
| Intimidation, stalking and harassment | 17 | 13 |
| Malicious damage to property | 15 | 15 |
| Liquor offences | 12 | 0 |
| Break and enter dwelling | 11 | 2 |
| Domestic violence related assault | 10 | 7 |
| Other theft | 10 | 8 |
| Steal from motor vehicle | 8 | 18 |
| Motor vehicle theft | 7 | 4 |
| Non-domestic violence related assault | 7 | 7 |
| Breach bail conditions | 6 | 3 |
| Sexual assault | 5 | 6 |
| Sexual touching, sexual act and other sexual offences | 4 | 1 |
| Break and enter non-dwelling | 3 | 1 |
| Pornography offences | 3 | 0 |
| Possession and/or use of other drugs | 3 | 6 |
| Prohibited and regulated weapons offences | 3 | 3 |
Community context
The 2021 Census recorded 5,001 residents. This is not a current population estimate.
Sources and interpretation
These are police-recorded incident or victim counts, not every unreported incident or a prediction of personal safety. Percentage changes are not tests of statistical significance; small counts need particular care.